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Senior Philanthropic Advisor (Major Gifts and Principal Gifts)

BridgePoint Associates
Cambridge, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/30/2026
Senior Philanthropic Advisor (Major Gifts and Principal Gifts)
Highly Regarded National Nonprofit
Florida (state-wide), Boston, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, and Chicago Metro Areas (Remote)
Salary Range: $140,000 to $170,000 per year, with potential flexibility based on experience bonus potential
Terrific Senior Philanthropic Advisor positions with a highly regarded national nonprofit. These frontline fundraisers will contribute significantly to major and principal gift initiatives, with annual fundraising exceeding $120 million, up from just $30 million in 2021. There are six remote positions available, with one based in each of the following markets:
  • Florida (state-wide)
  • Greater Boston Area
  • San Francisco Bay Area
  • Greater Dallas Area
  • Greater Houston Area
  • Greater Chicago Area
These Senior Philanthropic Advisor positions will provide strategic moves management for a portfolio of donors and prospects capable of giving major/principal gifts at the $100k to $1M level. The role will manage a portfolio of 100-125 donors and prospects.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide moves management to a portfolio of 100-125 major and principal gift donors, securing gifts of $100K to $1M (up to $5 million)
  • Achieve fundraising goals and ensure prospect pipeline growth
  • Manage the fundraising lifecycle and collaborate as needed with the AVP for higher level gifts
  • Develop and maintain deep, trusted relationships with donors and prospects, including high-net-worth individuals and families
  • Collaborate with volunteer Boards at the International, Corporate, and Chapter levels to further fundraising
  • Identify planned giving prospects through donor discussions and make introductions to the AVP of Planned Giving
  • Utilize portfolio data and analytics to inform fundraising strategy and decisions
Qualifications:
  • Approximately 8 years of relevant major gifts fundraising experience
  • Bachelor's degree; experience in lieu of a degree will be considered
  • Demonstrated success of independently securing gifts at the $500,000 and above level
  • At least some experience securing 7-figure gifts
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and the ability to work remotely and collaborate virtually
  • Experience leveraging data to inform fundraising strategies
  • Ability to convey scientific terminology to various audiences
  • Proficient with Salesforce or similar CRM
  • Experience at a national, matrix, chapter-based organization is a plus
  • Travel as needed, up to 40% of the time
Equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $140,000 - $170,000

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